Director Of Communications

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
Commensurate with education + experience; not spec...
News and other forms of content
Writing, editing, and social media background
Adept at storytelling
The Director of Communications is responsible for news and other forms of content for the university, researching, writing, and editing content for news releases, newsletters, websites, and other digital channels

Job Summary

  • The Director of Communications is responsible for news and other forms of content for the university, researching, writing, and editing content for news releases, newsletters, websites, and other digital channels.
  • This position leads the communication team including writers and graduates, and requires a strong writing, editing, and social media background, adeptness at storytelling, and an understanding of print and online media relations.
  • The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university committed to its mission, preparing students to be innovators and responsible leaders.

Matching Summary

The Director of Communications is responsible for news and other forms of content for the university, researching, writing, and editing content for news releases, newsletters, websites, and other digital channels.

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience; Not specified; Benefits Eligible

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • news and other forms of content
  • writing, editing, and social media background
  • adept at storytelling
  • print and online media relations
  • content management systems
  • digital publishing tools

Nice-to-have

  • driving force in Little Rock's thriving cultural community
  • preparing students to be innovators
  • quality education through flexible learning

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in mass communication, journalism, public relations, or related field
  • Minimum of two years of experience in public relations, news media, or communications
  • Experience in higher education communications or nonprofit sectors
  • Demonstrated success in securing media coverage

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

Tailored Resume

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